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UAE schools revise timings, students to be dismissed as
As schools in the UAE start sending emails and circulars to parents about school days, which will end early on Fridays along with the ....
UAE President announces new authority fully led by citizens
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the launch of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority — an ....
UAE sets minimum wage of Dh6,000 in private sector
The UAE has created a minimum wage of Dh6,000 per month for Emiratis working in the private sector starting January 1, 2026 under a ministerial ....
Midnight In Monte Carlo: A Luxurious New Year’s Eve
Looking for the New Year with unrivaled glamour. Midnight In Monte Carlo is set to deliver one of Dubai’s most exclusive celebrations on New ....
Working during UAE National Day holidays? How compensatory
As UAE National Day fast approaches, the private sector employees are tracking down to a long four-day weekend - but for those who have to work ....
5-day paid holiday for Sharjah government employees for
Sharjah has declared the public holiday for government workers on the 54th Union Day. Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2 will be holidays ....
Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces Gitex to move to Expo City
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive ....
AI to make it rain? UAE weather summit explores latest tech
At their most recent modular meeting, AI experts from the UAE examined the use of AI in improving weather forecasting systems, as well as its ....
Dubai Airport's new AI corridor allows passengers to clear
Dubai Airport (DXB) has introduced a revolutionary AI corridor that lets a group of passengers clear immigration in just a couple of ....
UAE: 3 rare Arabian spotted eagle owl babies hatch in
In an exciting and delightful occurrence, three Arabian Spotted Eagle Owl chicks were born at the Kalba Birds of Prey Centre, which the Environment ....
UAE first electric bike to be launched in July
The United Arab Emirates has launched its first electric bike, which can travel up to 200 kilometers on a fully charged battery. At the ....
UAE to build largest AI campus outside the US; what we know
An agreement has been signed between the United States and the UAE, allowing the Gulf state to construct the world’s largest AI campus outside ....
How Dubai schools’ peer mentoring programmes boost
A number of schools in Dubai are now implementing peer mentoring programs designed to aid in the academic achievement and personal development of ....
No Pope announcement yet as black smoke billows from
On May 7, AFP journalists reported that black smoke had thickened out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney. This indicated that the cardinals were ....
Election for next Pope: Special Vatican mass begins ahead
On Wednesday, Cardinals from different parts of the globe came together for the final Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. After the ....
UAE foils attempt to smuggle weapons, 5 million rounds of
The attempted illegal transfer of arms and military equipment intended for the Sudanese Armed Forces has been blocked by the security agencies of the ....
People before tech: KT list celebrates GCC Most Influential
UAE’s first English language newspaper is pleased to present the inaugural edition of the Most Influential GCC HR Leaders list. This initiative ....
Dubai: 6 major attractions closing for summer 2025
Dubai’s vibrant outdoor attractions remain temporarily paused to await the seasonal hospitality during summer. However, with the UAE ....